to learn something through experience, especially through making mistakes
учить что-то через опыт, особенно через ошибки
"He learned the hard way that honesty is the best policy."
"Он учил это тяжелым путем, что честность — лучшая политика."
to take the lead in a race or competition
practical and realistic
to be in a very good position for success
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence pe...
